CVE-2013-0642: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Feb 12 2013(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 10.3.183.63 and 11.x before 11.6.602.168 on Windows, before 10.3.183.61 and 11.x before 11.6.602.167 on Mac OS X, before 10.3.183.61 and 11.x before 11.2.202.270 on Linux, before 11.1.111.43 on Android 2.x and 3.x, and before 11.1.115.47 on Android 4.x; Adobe AIR before 3.6.0.597; and Adobe AIR SDK before 3.6.0.599 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0645, CVE-2013-1365, CVE-2013-1366, CVE-2013-1367, CVE-2013-1368, CVE-2013-1369, CVE-2013-1370, CVE-2013-1372, and CVE-2013-1373.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=10.3<10.3.183.63 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.6<11.6.602.168 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=10.3<10.3.183.61 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.2<11.2.202.270 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.1<11.1.111.43 | |
| Android | >=2.0<=2.3.7 | |
| Android | >=3.0<=3.2.6 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.1<11.1.115.47 | |
| Android | >=4.0<=4.4.4 | |
| Adobe | <3.6.0.597 | |
| Adobe AIR | <3.6.0.599 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=11.6<11.6.602.167 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-02/msg00011.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0254.html
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb13-05.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-043A.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0642?
CVE-2013-0642 has been classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0642?
To mitigate CVE-2013-0642, users should update Adobe Flash Player to a version that is not vulnerable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0642?
CVE-2013-0642 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 10.3.183.63 and various 11.x versions prior to certain updates.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-0642?
CVE-2013-0642 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to crashes and code execution.
Can CVE-2013-0642 affect Linux systems?
Yes, CVE-2013-0642 affects Linux systems running vulnerable versions of Adobe Flash Player.
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